I have always been cautious when using my flashlight on animals but dont really know what the effects are on the animal . What is too bright ? Can anyone shed some light on this subject Thanks in advance

One guideline would be simple......if you cannot comfortably look into the beam of the torch, then do not use it to shine into the face of any animal! Their eyes are more sensitive to light than ours. Keep the light on their back, or on the ground in front of them using reflected light to view them.

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Have you read the entrance permit? Do you KNOW the Conditions of Entry?

It diminishes the excitement of experiencing nature after dark if there are beams of light sweeping across my field of view , particularly at camps such as Biyamiti and Tamboti wich have an uninterrupted a view over riverbeds

I would vote that operators of spotlights , taxis and safari vehicles be sent for training in the responsible use of their weapons .

KNP is sacred.I am opposed to the modernisation of Kruger and from the depths of my soul long for the Kruger of yesteryear! 1000+km on foot in KNP incl 56 wild trails.200+ nights in the wildernessndloti-indigenous name for serval.

Part of our trip includes 3 nights at Tamboti and I wanted to get peoples thoughts regarding flashlights,

Hopefully, there is the possibility of wildlife patrolling the perimeter at night and it would be inconsiderate to your neighbours to turn night into day, but on the other hand it would be a shame to miss a sighting........what type of flashlight is suitable.

Firstly, we call' Flashlights' , 'Torches' in these parts. Just in case there was any confusion.....

The new generation LED ones are definately the way to go. They are very powerful, the battery lasts forever and they are small. For years I religiously took my 5 Million Candle Power Torch to the bush....i recall hopping onto a night drive once with this beast of a torch....very proud I was and people stared in envy.....the laugh was on me though as it only lasted about 20 Min if that !!!

I think if you use a normal type spotlight, the one you buy in most wildlife or camping shops and don't overuse it, you will not get any complaints.Try not to shine it directly into any of the nocturnal animal's eyes but rather next to it and for shorts spells only. Enjoy your trip.